"Honor to those who in the life they lead define and guard a Thermopylae. Never betraying what is right, consistent and just in all they do but showing pity also, and compassion; generous when they are rich, and when they are poor, still generous in small ways, still helping as much as they can; always speaking the truth, yet without hating those who lie. And even more honor is due to them when they foresee (as many do foresee) that in the end Ephialtis will make his appearance, that the Medes will break through after all."

Source : Constantine P. Cavafy, “Thermopylae”

C.P. Cavafy

#Badass Quotes #Hate Quotes #Lying Quotes

“There is no evidence that having more guns reduces crime. None at All.”

Source : "More Guns = More Killing". www.nytimes.com. January 5, 2013.
“It's only when you look at an ant through a magnifying glass on a sunny day that you realize how often they burst into flames.”

Source : "Harry Hill". TV Series, 1997 - 2000.
“I believe that anyone who doesn't read remains dumb. Even if they know how, failing to regularly ingest the written word dooms them to ignorance, no matter what else they have or do.”

Source : Edward Bunker (2012). “Mr Blue: Memoirs of a Renegade”, p.323, Oldcastle Books
“I think a lot of people of my generation are discomfited by the assertion of neutrality in the mainstream media, this idea that they're the voice of God. I think it's just honest to say, yes, you know where I'm coming from but you can fact-check anything I say.”
“The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.”
“A plate of food has to have balance. For example, a mild fish like skate mustnt be overwhelmed by the side dishes. They should have personality and color, but they also have to be subtle.”
“Everybody look at you strange, say you changed Like you work that hard to stay the same.”

Source : Jay-Z (2010). “Decoded (Enhanced Edition)”, p.116, Random House Group
“All men even, I have written, Jesus Christ began as flecks of tissue inside a woman's womb. Every boy must stagger out of the shadow of a mother goddess, whom he never fully escapes.”

Source : "No Law in the Arena: A Pagan Theory of Sexuality". Camille Paglia, Vamps and Tramps, 1994.

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